Bromine is converted to bromate ion. The oxidation number of bromine changes to____________.
A
0 to +1
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B
0 to +3
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C
0 to +5
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D
0 to +7
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Solution
The correct option is C0 to +5 Br2→BrO−3 Oxidation Number of bromine in Br2 is 0. Oxidation Number of bromine in BrO−3 is +5. Hence, it changes from 0 to +5.